True charity sees the need, not the cause. – German Proverb
When Jesus looked out over the crowds he saw them as sheep without a shepherd and had compassion. Then He went to help them. Hmm!
We live in a world where it seems everyone has a hand out. We spread our paycheck out as much as we can and there are still needs to be met. And all too often we want to determine why the need is there, what caused it; before we decide if we’re going to do anything about it. And in this day and age, though this is wise thinking; we should never lose our heart of compassion for the truly needy. Being burned in the past should not turn us off altogether, and if so we miss great opportunities to minister and reach out. It’s in many of these situations that seeds get planted. It’s not so much the actual gift but the giving of one’s self that makes it worthwhile.
Until Monday....
Pastor Botts
“The poor you will always have with you, and you can help them any time you want…” – Mark 14:7
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